belief in Allah’s books
Belief in Allah's Books
Divine Revelations
Four main divine revelations mentioned in the Qur'an:
The Tawraah (Torah) - Revealed to Prophet Moosaa (Moses).
The Zaboor (Psalms) - Revealed to Prophet Daawood (David).
The Injeel (Gospel) - Revealed to Prophet 'Eesaa (Jesus).
The Qur'an - The final book, revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Importance of Belief
Belief in Allah's Books is the third article of faith in Islam; they serve as mercy and guidance from Allah.
Objectives include guiding mankind from ignorance to faith and teaching success in this life and the hereafter.
Responsibilities Towards the Books
Key beliefs includes:
Acknowledgment that these books were revealed by Allah.
Acceptance of the divine books mentioned in the Qur'an or Sunnah.
Acting according to the teachings of Qur'an, which is the final revelation.
Understanding that previous revelations have been abrogated by the Qur'an.
Guidance and Law Application
Muslims should not apply laws from previous revelations unless they are confirmed by the Qur'an.
All guidance needed can be found in the Qur'an, as previous revelations are deemed distorted.
Referencing Qur'an for any disputes amongst Muslims: "And if you differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger" (Surat An-Nisaa', 4:59).
Protection of the Qur'an
The Qur'an is protected by Allah, having remained unchanged since its revelation.
It is confirmed in Surat al-Hijr, 15:9 that Allah will preserve the Qur'an from corruption.
The Qur'an is the only book that has maintained its original form without distortions.
Story of the Jew's Conversion
A story illustrating the Qur'an's protection is recounted: A Jew attempted to alter the text of the Qur'an but failed when scholars rejected his manuscripts as corrupted.
His eventual conversion to Islam highlights the Qur'an's divine protection and impact on individuals.
Exercises
Multiple choice questions about belief in Allah's Books, their purpose, and the history of their revelations.